Steven Jones
Summary
Committed Correctional Officer skilled in maintaining order by enforcing rules and regulations in prison and jail settings. Handles difficult inmates and high-pressure situations with sound judgment and reasoned thinking demonstrated over a 13 year industry history.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Chester County Prison
11.2015 - Current
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Pinellas Juvenile Detention Center
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Served as a mentor for newly hired Juvenile Detention Officers providing guidance on best practices within the profession.
- Established rapport with juvenile detainees through respectful communication that fostered trust-building relationships necessary for effective rehabilitation.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Maintained a secure environment by utilizing de-escalation techniques during conflicts or confrontations between detainees.
- Ensured timely completion of required paperwork including incident reports, progress notes, and evaluations.
Correctional Officer
Chester County Prison
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
Education
Web Design/ Business Programming Certification -
Chubb Institute
Springfield, PA07.1998
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Area Senior High School
Coatesville, PA06.1994
Skills
- Evidence Preservation
- Firearms Training
- Dispatch
- Inmate Transport
- Contraband Seizure
- Facility Security
- Crisis Management
- State and federal laws knowledge
- Policy Enforcement
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Chester County Prison
11.2015 - Current
Juvenile Detention Officer
Pinellas Juvenile Detention Center
06.2012 - 10.2015
Correctional Officer
Chester County Prison
07.2011 - 05.2012
Web Design/ Business Programming Certification -
Chubb Institute
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Area Senior High School
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